How Do You Spell DECLAIM?

Pronunciation: [dɪklˈe͡ɪm] (IPA)

The word "declaim" is spelled phonetically as \dɪˈkleɪm\. The initial consonant sound "d" is followed by the short vowel sound "ɪ", then the consonant blend "kl" is pronounced, and the final sounds include the long vowel sound "eɪ" and the consonant sound "m". The word means to speak or recite in a theatrical or dramatic manner. Correct spelling is important for clear communication, so it is essential to pay attention to the spelling of words and their proper pronunciation.

DECLAIM Meaning and Definition

1. To declaim means to deliver a speech or a verbal statement with force, passion, or theatricality. It typically involves speaking in a loud, dramatic, or rhetorical manner, often aimed at persuading or influencing an audience. The term generally implies a deliberate and formal style of communication, expressing strong emotions or opinions. Declaiming is commonly associated with public speaking, oratory performances, or recitations, where the speaker seeks to captivate and engage the listeners through vivid expression and compelling delivery.

   Declaiming can also refer to reciting works of literature or poetry with great emphasis, often in a theatrical or exaggerated manner. It involves the use of gestures, facial expressions, and vocal variations to enhance the impact of the spoken words, making it more expressive and captivating. This form of declamation is frequently seen on stage, in dramatic performances, or speech competitions.

   The act of declaiming can also extend metaphorically beyond public speaking or recitations. It can describe the act of passionately expressing one's thoughts or feelings orally, often in an animated or dramatic way, even in everyday conversations. In this sense, declaiming serves as a verb that encapsulates the idea of speaking assertively, forcefully, and with fervor in order to convey a message or to evoke a certain reaction from others.

2. To harangue; to speak loudly or earnestly, with a view to convince, or to move the passions; to speak with force and zeal; to inveigh; to speak pompously or noisily.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DECLAIM

• declate
• declair
• reclaime
• declard
• declaed
• declairs
• declaire
• reclam
• declin
• declain
• declar
• eclaim
• desclaim
• delcaim
• decclaim
• diclaim
• wezleyism
• declaimd
• declaime
• Decepium
• Delait
• Wenhaim
• declairm
• deklaym
• declerim
• deklairm
• Depluum
• decleam
• dichlaim
• delaam
• declem

Etymology of DECLAIM

The word "declaim" can be traced back to the Latin word "declamare", which is formed from the combination of the prefix "de" (meaning "down" or "away") and the verb "clamare" (meaning "to cry out" or "to shout"). In Ancient Rome, "declamare" referred to the act of speaking aloud or delivering an oration with a powerful and forceful voice. Over time, the meaning of "declaim" has evolved to generally mean the act of speaking or reciting aloud in an impassioned or dramatic manner.

Similar spelling words for DECLAIM

• DIGLYME,
• declining,
• takelma,
• dekalim,
• TECLUM,
• Diaculum,
• DACLAM,
• Tiglium,
• TCLMH,
• decline,
• claim,
• DCLAM.

Conjugate verb Declaim

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have declaimed

you would have declaimed

he/she/it would have declaimed

we would have declaimed

they would have declaimed

I would have declaim

you would have declaim

he/she/it would have declaim

we would have declaim

they would have declaim

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been declaiming

you would have been declaiming

he/she/it would have been declaiming

we would have been declaiming

they would have been declaiming

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would declaim

you would declaim

he/she/it would declaim

we would declaim

they would declaim

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be declaiming

you would be declaiming

he/she/it would be declaiming

we would be declaiming

they would be declaiming

FUTURE

I will declaim

you will declaim

he/she/it will declaim

we will declaim

they will declaim

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be declaiming

you will be declaiming

he/she/it will be declaiming

we will be declaiming

they will be declaiming

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have declaimed

you will have declaimed

he/she/it will have declaimed

we will have declaimed

they will have declaimed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been declaiming

you will have been declaiming

he/she/it will have been declaiming

we will have been declaiming

they will have been declaiming

IMPERATIVE

you declaim

we let´s declaim

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to declaim

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was declaiming

you were declaiming

he/she/it was declaiming

we were declaiming

they were declaiming

PAST PARTICIPLE

declaimed

PAST PERFECT

I had declaimed

you had declaimed

he/she/it had declaimed

we had declaimed

they had declaimed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been declaiming

you had been declaiming

he/she/it had been declaiming

we had been declaiming

they had been declaiming

PRESENT

I declaim

you declaim

he/she/it declaims

we declaim

they declaim

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am declaiming

you are declaiming

he/she/it is declaiming

we are declaiming

they are declaiming

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

declaiming

PRESENT PERFECT

I have declaimed

you have declaimed

he/she/it has declaimed

we have declaimed

they have declaimed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been declaiming

you have been declaiming

he/she/it has been declaiming

we have been declaiming

they have been declaiming

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it declaim

SIMPLE PAST

I declaimed

you declaimed

he/she/it declaimed

we declaimed

they declaimed